Looking for an E27

[artsdean]

After extensive web research, I have decided that the E27 is the boat for me! I know of a number for sale in the northeast, through boats.com, sailnet, soundingsonline, etc., but I wonder if any Ericson owners out there are contemplating moving up or out.

I will sail the boat on the south coast of Cape Cod primarily.

Thanks, and I look forward to joining your ranks.
PS Sean, this is agreat site. Congratulations.

 

[Jim Marquardt]

E-27 For Sale

I have an E27, a 1976 model, that I could sell! Make me an offer. . . I am in Newport Beach CA, in Southern California, about 50 miles south of Los Angeles. The boat is in GREAT condition, with Inboard Atomic 4, and tiller steering. New upholstery, bottom paint & varnish. Lots of sails, they are about 5 yrs old. Asking $10k for now. Jim s/v HALE KAI (then I'll start looking for an E-35 or E-38)

 

[Loren Beach]

By posting to a nation-wide list like this, you may find that the "boat of your dreams" is a thousand miles away (!). FWIW, when we bought our present boat in late '94, we had it trucked home from SF Bay to Portland, OR. Trucking cost was lowered by finding a boat delivery company looking for a load so they would not have an "empty back haul" to my area. This cut the price nearly in half over the first quote. Also, for an E-27, you may be able to borow or rent a double-axle trailor and bring it home yourself. Many good 3/4 ton pickups could handle the gtw. This is just something to consider when you are shopping beyond your normal cruising area. I even have a friend in Portland who found his perfect Ericson in San Diego and had it trucked to Portland. Get bids from some boat haulers and then see how much this affects the price you need to pay for the boat. For a really good Ericson with well-thought-out upgrades, distance may not be much of a disadvantage afterall.
Happy hunting!
We were "boatless in Portland" for a year before finding our Olson 34, way down in San Francisco. Up to a point, traveling to dock walk and boat shop was a load of fun, too.
Loren

 

[Sean Engle]

How Much to Haul It?

On this site, we have a link to http://www.boatsexpress.com who can give you a quote for hauling it across the US (I reccommend a drink and nice chair before reading it though).

You can also post to the NE Regional board on this site, and let them know you want one....

Thanks for your comments as well!